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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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